Women's Weekend 2007

Once a year the Farmer women try to get together for our annual Women's Weekend. We had to skip last year since we all had small babies, but we were back at it again last weekend. Everyone actually came to Pocatello this year, and we had a fun time. Mom brought Cody, Amber and Brittany, so Claire had a playmate, and we all had a babysitter - thank you Amber. On Friday we got to attend a session at the temple and get a little shopping in. Cody needed a few more maternity clothes. You start showing very quick when number 5 is on the way. Then we had a fun card making night. Saturday we got to attend Time Out for Women, which was wonderful. You laugh and cry, but come out feeling really good about yourself. Finally on Sunday we relaxed a little bit and just enjoyed each others company.Claire and Brittany enjoying a movie.
Cody, Jean Wilson and Shana Atkinson enjoying a night of friendship and card making.

Heather and April acting goofy, what else.

Claire and Brittany riding the bike. I think Brittany has it made.

Aaron, Heather and Lilly relaxing with root beer floats.

Amber and mom

Chad and April enjoying the sun.

Favorite Things

There are a few things that our kids like around our house, here are a few. This dog, yes with a pink bow, is Owen's favorite toy. He will carry this thing everywhere. I'm not quite sure how he discovered it, but he loves it. I promise I have many boy appropriate stuffed animals around the house, but he has taken to doggie, as we call it. He loves to sit and give his doggie hugs and kisses. We have had to wash doggie quite a few times already.

Claire discovered one day that at the very bottom of her princess trunk was a pair of earrings (clip on of course). She wore these things all day! She even had me do her hair all up so people could see them. She went to the library, park and store with them on. She definetly felt like a princess.

The Zoo

This summer we decided to get a season pass to the Pocatello Zoo. It is not the biggest zoo, but the kids just like to go and see the animals. It is a nice break from the park too. They have a class for kids each Tuesday, and Claire loves to go and hear stories about animals. Owen just likes to see any animal. He is becoming very good at his animal sounds. Claire petting a baby rabbit after a class.

Claire with her friends Kylan and Alex looking at the cougars. They were having their lunch, and the kids thought it was great. Although I think they just liked hanging on the bars.

Claire and Owen enjoying a day at the zoo.

Caribbean Cruise

In March, yes it was awhile ago, my parents took Chad and I on a Caribbean cruise!!! It was so much fun. People have been asking for some pictures, so I thought I would share a few. We had so much fun!! We can hardly wait for the next cruise. Thanks mom and dad. To the left is a picture of us at Walt Disney World. We went a day early and got to spend a fun filled day, without children, at the Magic Kingdom. It was a blast. Chad has never been to Disneyland, so he was amazed by all the different lands.

Our first stop on the cruise was Nassau, Bahamas. We stopped on a Sunday so we decided not to get into the water. Instead we rented scooters (picture on the left). It was so fun. I thought my mom was going to break my dad's arm because she got nervous quite a bit. We decided next time that the girls need their own scooter.

We stopped in St. Thomas next. Chad got to go snorkeling for the first time. We took a little boat out to the only underwater national park. The water was beautiful.

Our last stop was St. Maarten, where we spent a day on the beach. I love this boogey boarding picture of Chad because it makes me think of James Bond or something. I have to say that I miss the sun.

We had two formal nights on the cruise. It was so nice to dress up for dinner, and know that I might come home clean. You know no spills, or kid smears all over myself. It was such a relaxing time. Chad especially enjoyed the all you could eat pizza and ice cream 24/7. We would recommend a cruise to anyone. Does anyone want to go with us in a couple of years? I promise that after about 10 minutes, you won't miss your kids. We didn't!

Spring Time Fun!

Hello Everyone!

I think we finally figured this blogging thing out. I made it my New Year's Resolution to start a blog, and I tried in January, but it didn't really get very far before I decided I didn't like the program I was using. Hopefully this one will be better. Things in the Clayson household are crazy but normal - all you moms know what I mean. We are keeping busy and loving the nice warm weather. Here are a few things we have been doing.

Owen's First Birthday
If you can believe it, our little guy is one. He loved having some friends and family around on his big day. Claire of course thought she should open all of his presents, but he didn't really care. He was just very happy with the cake.

Owen enjoying his first very own chocolate cake. Aren't those rolls adorable!!

Claire's Third Birthday

Although it was in March, Claire turned 3 this year! She is a happy energetic kid who loves school (preschool), riding her bike, and her favorite past time, picking on her brother. Although, he is starting to put up a fight. She keeps us on our toes, and is constantly doing something. It's only when it is quiet that I worry, but most of the time she is just putting her babies down for a nap.

Claire wanted a Lightning McQueen cake for her birthday. Once we were finished with it Claire finished it off for us. I couldn't get the black color off of her hands for a few days.

Swimming

Yes, we love the warm weather. Claire thinks this pool is great - Owen is not so sure about it. He would rather walk around outside than inside the pool. It is a nice way to cool down on warm days. I think Claire would put on her swimsuit first thing in the morning if I would let her.

Doesn't he look excited!!!

Yard Work!!

Yes, it is that time of year, and it seems like all we do is work in the yard. We have been trying to clean up our yard, and make it look better than last year. The kids love to help in their own ways.

Owen helps by eating the dirt clumps lying around.

Claire (Princess Claire) wanted to help vacuum (aka mow the lawn) with her dad. She was having a great time, I'm not sure that her dad needed much help though.